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Delve into the fundamentals of Maya 4, gaining a solid understanding of the user interface, coordinate systems, object manipulation, and the creation and editing of primitives. Explore the art of modeling, mastering polygon, NURBS, and subdivision surface modeling techniques. Discover the intricacies of sculpting and deforming, and unleash your creativity with procedural modeling.
Immerse yourself in the world of animation, learning to bring your creations to life with keyframe animation, the graph editor, and animation curves. Manipulate objects along motion paths and constraints, and delve into the complexities of inverse kinematics and forward kinematics. Master a variety of animation techniques to create dynamic and believable characters and visual effects.
Explore the realm of lighting and rendering, where you will learn to harness the power of lights, materials, and textures to create photorealistic images. Set up render passes, explore global illumination and radiosity, and master the art of compositing and post-processing to enhance your final renders.
Unleash your artistic flair in the realm of texturing and shading, where you will discover a plethora of techniques to bring your creations to life. Create shaders and materials, explore UV mapping and texture coordinates, and experiment with color correction and look development. Dive into advanced shading techniques to achieve stunning visual effects.
Embark on a journey into the world of rigging and character setup, where you will learn the principles of rigging, creating basic and advanced rigs, and mastering weight painting and skinning. Delve into character deformations and blendshapes to bring your characters to life with realistic movements and expressions.
Venture into the exciting world of visual effects, where you will learn to composite 3D elements with live-action footage, creating seamless and believable visual effects. Discover the secrets of green screens and chroma keying, and master particle systems and explosions. Engage in matchmoving and camera tracking to seamlessly integrate your 3D creations into the real world.
Finally, unlock the power of automation and customization with Maya scripting and Python. Learn the basics of Maya scripting and delve into Python programming, creating custom tools and plugins to streamline your workflow and enhance your productivity. Master the art of troubleshooting and debugging scripts to ensure your creations run smoothly and efficiently.
With Maya 4 Master Class as your guide, you will embark on a transformative journey, unlocking your creative potential and mastering the art of 3D animation and visual effects.
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Language : English
Dimensions : 6 x 9 inches
Pages : 204 pages
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